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OV vs AUCK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Auckland Aces won the toss and choose to bowl first
Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 5 wickets
Auckland Aces are going to beat Otago as they did in the last match.
- Auckland beat Otago by 88 runs in their first match.
- Max Chu scored 155 runs in 5 innings.
- Harjot Johal took 9 wickets in 3 matches for Auckland Aces.
Auckland Aces to win
| Tournament: | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 16.2°C|Partly cloudy |
OV vs AUCK Match Prediction & Analysis
Otago Volts will host the Auckland Aces in the 17th match of the Super Smash 2025-26. The match will be played on Monday, 12 January, at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin.
Otago Volts and the Auckland Aces are fighting it out for a top three finish. The Auckland Aces sit 2nd with 12 points from 2 wins, 1 loss and further 2 matches that ended without a result. Meanwhile, Otago Volts isn’t far behind at 3rd with 10 points from 2 wins, 2 losses and one match that ended in a tie.
Auckland have been the better outfit in the head-to-head matches between the two teams and is the pre-match favourite to continue their domination and win the match. The earlier match between the two teams ended with Auckland winning by 88 runs.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
OV
W
L
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L
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OV
200/6 in 20.0 10
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 88 runs112/10 in 15.1 7.38
AUCK
L
W
W
W
W
AUCK
216/6 in 20.0 10.8
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 17 runs199/4 in 20.0 9.95
200/6 in 20.0 10
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 88 runs112/10 in 15.1 7.38
187/7 in 20.0 9.35
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces beat Wellington Firebirds by 5 wickets189/5 in 19.2 9.78
350/9 in 89.0 3.93
323/10 in 100.4 3.21
191/10 in 57.0 3.35
PS
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 61 runs
0/0 in 0.0 0
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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319/10 in 103.0
PS
Match Drawn
327/9 in 103.0
276/10 in 50.0
FT
Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 4 wickets
277/6 in 48.3
TEAMS PREVIEW
Otago Volts Preview
Otago Volts finished mid-table last season and so far find themselves in the race for the top 3 finish that would guarantee a spot in the next round. They have so far played 5 matches and recorded 2 wins, 2 losses, and their match against Northern Brave ended in a tie.
Max Chu is the side's top run scorer this season so far. The 25-years-old wicketkeeper-batter has scored 155 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 144.86. Jack Boyle and Jamal Todd have also scored over 100 runs. Todd has been particularly impressive with 133 runs at a stunning strike rate of 175.00.
On the bowling side of things, Ben Lockrose is the team’s leading wicket-taker with 7 wickets in 5 matches. He has been well supported by Matthew Bacon and Luke Georgeson, who have taken 6 and 5 wickets, respectively.
A win against Auckland would allow Otago to end Auckland’s dominance over them and further strengthen their position in the top three.
Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:
Jacob Cumming, Jamal Todd, Max Chu (C, WK), Jack Boyle, Llew Johnson, Troy Johnson, Jake Gibson, Ben Lockrose, Zac Cumming, Matthew Bacon, Danru Ferns.
Otago Volts Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:
Ben Lockrose, Jacob Cumming, Jacob Duffy, Jake Gibson, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Matthew Bacon, Max Chu, Danru Ferns, Jack Boyle, Troy Johnson
Auckland Aces Preview
Auckland Aces are coming into this match on the back of a loss in their last match against Canterbury. They failed to chase the 217-run target. Despite this, they remain in 2nd place with 12 points.
Auckland's Bevon Jacobs is the leading run scorer in the tournament with 250 runs in 4 innings, including a scintillating 88 runs unbeaten knock vs Canterbury in the last, batting at a strike rate of 195.96. He has hit a grand total of 17 sixes in the Super Smash 2025-26.
Some other notable names featuring in the Auckland Aces’ batting line-up include Dale Phillips, Cam Fletcher, Lachlan Stackpole and Kiwi veteran Martin Guptill. Fletcher scored 80 runs vs Canterbury, while Dale Phillips has scored 156 runs in the tournament so far.
In terms of their bowling unit, Harjot Johal has taken the most wickets for the team, 9 wickets in 3 matches, including a 4 wickets-haul vs Otago in their previous match. Angus Olliver and Ryan Harrison have been a great support with 5 and 3 wickets, respectively, for the duo.
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:
Dale Phillips, Martin Guptill, Luke Watson, Sean Solia (C), Mark Chapman, Cam Fletcher, Bevon Jacobs (WK), Siddhesh Dixit, Ryan Harrison, Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver.
Auckland Aces Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:
Siddesh Dixit , Cameron Fletcher, Rohit Gulati, Angus Olliver, Dale Phillips, Sean Solia, Mark Chapman, Martin Guptill, Ryan Harrison, Bevon Jacobs, Harjot Johal
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The University of Otago Oval pitch in Dunedin is usually low and slow, made from Kakanui clay with good grass cover. It helps bowlers, especially pacers, early on, more than batsmen, and the weather often plays a role in T20 games. Expect competitive scores around 160-180 in Super Smash 2025-26.
The weather report in Dunedin on January 12 suggests that there will be clouds covering the sun throughout the day. There is also rain expected, as heavy rain and strong winds are expected on the days prior to the match. There is a 55% chance of rain expected on Monday, with the temperature hovering around 14-17°C.
OV vs AUCK Pitch Report
The University of Otago Oval's pitch is flat with a high bounce, favouring top-order batters and offering early help to fast bowlers. Small square boundaries push scores to around 170–180+.
Toss: To Bowl
This will be the first match at the University of Otago Oval Ground in Dunedin in Super Smash 2025-26. The team batting first won both of the matches played at the venue last season. However, this ground typically favours the chasing team. The chasing team won all four matches in 2022-2023, while New Zealand recently emerged victorious in a chase against the West Indies.
OV vs AUCK
Winning Prediction
Auckland Aces will go into the match as the favourite to win. Both teams sit close to each other in the points table. Auckland has the advantage due to its superior head-to-head record (having won the last three matches against Otago) and the presence of some of the best New Zealand players in the squad. Otago has struggled to put big totals on the board, whereas Auckland has been dealing with scores close to 200. Auckland also beat Otago Volts earlier, and we expect the same result to repeat.
Auckland Aces to win
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